Gene editing, especially using new tools like CRISPR, is changing how we grow food and farm in some big ways.

1. More Food from Crops:

   • Gene editing helps make crops that produce more food. For example, corn that is modified can give farmers up to 20% more corn than regular types.

2. Resisting Bugs and Diseases:

   • Crops that have been edited can fight off pests and diseases better. This means farmers might not need to use chemical sprays as much. Some studies suggest farmers could cut down on pesticides by up to 40% for certain plants.

3. Better Nutrition:

   • Some crops, like Golden Rice, have been changed to have more Vitamin A. This extra vitamin is important and could help stop blindness in more than 250,000 kids each year.

4. Surviving Droughts:

   • By tweaking the right genes, farmers can grow crops that do well even when there isn’t much water. Right now, about 70% of the world’s fresh water is used for farming. Crops that can handle dry conditions can help save a lot of that water.

In short, gene editing is helping us create better ways to grow food. It supports food security and helps farms adapt to challenges.